The Orchard as a Sustainable Food Forest – Learn how to organically grow, manage and maintain a diverse range of food trees suited to our region. Select for year round tree food supply and nutritional benefits. Select suitable groundcover mulches and support plantings which further a healthy orchard by reducing pests, attracting pollinators and enhancing soil health. Teacher: Mark O’Sullivan B.Ap.Sc., Horticulture, Crop Agronomy Consultant
Home Gardening with Permaculture
An eight-session course held at Chevallum State School, Chevallum Rd., Chevallum. This course provides ideas and practical skills for those wanting to establish a home garden, food forest, keep animals and develop aquaculture.
Cost: $30 per session
Time: 9am to 3pm
Registration: Monique @ 5478 9364
Please note that sessions can be booked individually.
Space is limited.
Other courses will follow if there is sufficient demand.